What’s cuter than little single serve desserts? The first time I was introduced to them a few years back at a local restaurant I thought they were the best things ever. For these little dessert shots, I have made America’s favorite Italian dessert, tiramisu. I used a super simple recipe with these, and guess what, no eggs! They aren’t quite as rich as a traditional tiramisu, but there’s no reason to worry about food poisoning with these safe little tiramisu shots!
I just used a simple mixture of mascarpone cheese and whipped cream flavored with espresso and coffee liqueurs for the filling. Then topped them with fresh whipped cream lightly sweetened and flavored with vanilla.
For garnish I used some beautiful fresh raspberries and cocoa powder.
I am so happy to be part of Bertolli’s virtual dinner today hosted by Paula at Bell’alimento. Be sure to head over to her site to see what sweet treat she’s come up with.
Before our gorgeous tiramisu shots, we had Bertolli’s new Meal Soups. Pictured below is Roasted Chicken and Rotini Pasta, my son’s favorite. We also tried Tuscan Style Beef and Vegetables, Chicken Minestrone and my favorite, Tomato Florentine and Tortellini with Chicken.
I was very impressed with these new meal soups. They come in the frozen food isle. All you have to do is add the contents of the soup package to a saucepan with a cup of water. Then heat through according to package directions. It makes a really quick and affordable meal for 2. The soups really are restaurant quality, and take minutes to prepare.
And here’s my simple recipe for the tiramisu shots. You can omit the alcohol if you like.
Yield: Serves 4
For the Mascarpone:
8 oz container Mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon espresso
1 tablespoon Kahlua
1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur
For the Whipped Cream:
1 pint cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoon powdered sugar
For the lady fingers:
approximately 12 lady fingers, cut in half
4 shots espresso
1 tablespoon Kahlua
1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur
For Garnish:
Cocoa powder
raspberries
4 - 7 oz high ball glasses
1. Combine all ingredients for the Mascarpone in a large bowl. Mix well.
2. Combine all ingredients for the cream in a food processor with blade attachment. Turn on until cream is whipped.
3. Fold in half of the cream mixture into the Mascarpone mixture.
4. Dip each lady finger half in the coffee and liquor mixture. Add a coffee soaked cookie to the glass an d then a tablespoon of the Mascarpone mixture. Alternate layers until all 4 glasses are filled. Use the other half of the whipped cream to top off your desserts.
5. Garnish with cocoa powder and a raspberry
This post sponsored by Bertolli, all opinions are 100% my own.
